Chapter 122: Chapter 115: Thank you for giving me the right to choose freely!_2

"We can’t make this decision for him."

Liu Jing nodded.

Ever since Zhao Yi won over a million in prize money from Apple Company, they realized they couldn’t control him entirely. In matters like which university to attend, they thought it would be better to let their son decide.

Deng Huaquan and Xu Xianghui could only return to No. 13 Middle School in disappointment.

Zhou Zhicheng was much more comfortable.

Zhou Zhicheng knew that competing against Shuimu and Capital University for a place at University of Science and Technology was almost hopeless, so he simply relaxed and went to a hotel.

He rested for an afternoon before returning to No. 13 Middle School.

...

Zhao Yi’s refusal to go to the Math Olympiad winter camp was a well-thought-out decision.

After the provincial Math Olympiad competition, he was very confident about his performance, so he had thought carefully about the winter camp issue and eventually found it meaningless.

The Math Olympiad winter camp is aimed at enhancing competitors’ Math Olympiad abilities, which involves using logical thinking to solve extremely hard math problems. Despite the intense training of ten days or half a month being a unique experience for others, he didn’t need it.

Without causal thinking and only using logic, he wouldn’t be able to keep up with the intensity of the winter camp. So, the only significance of the winter camp for him would be to strive for a position in the training team at the final test.

That’s all.

But with his grades, he could easily get into Shuimu University or Capital University with a little effort. Plus, he had a 20-point bonus from winning the first prize in the Math Olympiad, which made his admission to these universities practically guaranteed.

Not to mention, he had already obtained ’special qualifications’.

Now, all he had to do was to nod, and he could immediately get the qualification to attend either university.

So, it was simply pointless.

As for aiming at joining the national team and striving for the honor of the Math Olympiad, there was no need to consider that either.

In recent years, the national Math Olympiad team has been consistently winning international mathematics championships.

He remembered that several years later there were a few competitions they didn’t win, but by that time, he wouldn’t qualify to participate anymore.

Of course,

Talking about national honor sounds rather grand. Now, he’s just a common man trying to make ends meet. Even if he wanted to carry the flag for the nation, no one would pay attention.

Zhao Yi was still considering which university to attend, and it was indeed a troubling issue for him.

To be blunt,

Times change.

A decade later and just after his time-travel, he had thought that attending a good university would have definitely changed his life, and he wished he could get into Shuimu University.

Even though he knew it was just a dream, he still strived towards that goal.

But now, things are different.

As his performance continues to improve, he has more options and his thoughts about choosing a university have changed.

Shuimu University is a good choice, but considering the emphasis on the major, he prefers Capital University, rooted in science.

The University of Science and Technology is also excellent.

Although the University of Science and Technology isn’t as large, it is one of the top universities. Backed by the National Academy of Sciences, the teaching staff and educational environment are absolutely top-notch. The only drawback is the geographical location.

A top school in first-tier cities can draw excellent students more easily, making it easier for students to find employment after graduation.

The reason why the University of Science and Technology, not being located in a first-tier city, gets lower scores compared to other top universities is its geographical location.

Ignoring the major focus, he would consider geographical location...

However,

It’s useless to consider all these now.

The night self-study session ended.

Zhao Yi, with his undecided mind, carried his backpack and walked out with Sun Liang, only to be stopped again by three admissions officers at the door.

"Zhao Yi, Shuimu is the best choice. As long as you sign with Shuimu, you can get an admission without taking the College Entrance Examination. You’ll only need to complete your high school curriculum, and then you can go straight to Shuimu to register!"

Even Xu Xianghui said such things.

This was a fact.

The final exams of high school are the most crucial part of high school education, and they finish in the third year.

The last half of the term is for preparing for the College Entrance Examination. If Zhao Yi is admitted early, he only needs to attend a few classes regularly. If the school isn’t strict, there’s no issue with him not going to school.

Deng Huaquan seized the chance to express his disdain, "Zhao Yi, did you hear that? This is Shuimu’s attitude towards studying! Our Capital University is the place you should come to. In your first year of enrollment, we can guarantee you the highest scholarship, including scholarships from the school and the country, totaling 16,000 yuan!"

"Come to Shuimu, we have it too!"

"Capital University!"

"Shuimu!"

In a low voice, Zhou Zhicheng added, "Come to the University of Science and Technology, we also have full scholarships."

Sun Liang stood next to Zhou Zhicheng, watching the pursued Zhao Yi, and murmured resentfully, "I also won the first prize in the Mathematics Olympiad and got into the winter camp for mathematicians."

Zhou Zhicheng suddenly turned his head and asked, "You must be student Sun Liang, right?"

"You know me?"

"Two students from the 13th middle school entered the Maths Olympiad winter camp, you and Zhao Yi. So, Sun Liang, are you interested in coming to the University of Science and Technology?"

"I ..."

Sun Liang had been thinking about advancing into the top sixty in the winter camp to get into Shuimu University or Capital University, and hearing Zhou Zhicheng’s remarks made him hesitate.

Zhou Zhicheng continued, "As long as you agree to come to the University of Science and Technology. You see this?" He flashed the ’special admission notice’ in his hand, "I’ll put your name on it. You can choose whatever major you want."

Sun Liang was now tempted.

Shuimu University, Capital University, seemed a bit far off, but the University of Science and Technology seemed pretty good too!

Deng Huaquan kept persuading.

The admission notice in Zhou Zhicheng’s hand caught Xu Xianghui’s eye.

This special admission notice is quite interesting!

If a targeted one was printed and sent directly to Zhao Yi, perhaps Zhao Yi would agree to enroll? After all, no matter how much you say, it’s all talk. It’s no wonder Zhao Yi would hesitate about signing and binding oneself to the terms.

The more Xu Xianghui thought about it, the more feasible it seemed to him, and hurriedly stepped aside to make a call to the admissions office, asking them to find a blank admission notice, print Zhao Yi’s name on it and send it over.

If Zhao Yi agrees to enroll, his name will be entered into the computer, otherwise, it would just be an ordinary colored print.

Why not?

Zhao Yi was listening to Deng Huaquan’s explanation, while his mind was thinking about the life goal task, and then he heard a system prompt--

[Life Goal Task, Phase One, Completed!]

[ +1000 Study Coins.]

[Brain Domain Development+1%]

"What?"

Zhao Yi turned his head in confusion and asked Xu Xianghui, "Teacher Xu, what did you just do?"

Xu Xianghui immediately smiled and said, "You heard? I just had them print your admission notice, it will be mailed soon...."

Zhao Yi clenched Xu Xianghui’s hand tightly, "Thank you! Thank you so much."

Xu Xianghui eagerly asked, "So, you’ve decided to come to Shuimu University!"

"No."

"Initially, I had decided to go to Shuimu. But I wanted to thank you for giving me the freedom to choose!"

"??"

After finishing his words, Zhao Yi sincerely addressed the several teachers, "Please stop persuading. It’s still too early, and I haven’t thought it through yet. I cannot make my decision immediately."

"After the College Entrance Examination ends next year, I will make the choice together with my classmates. It won’t be too late for you to come then."

"Thank you all for considering me!"

After saying that, Zhao Yi bowed to the three teachers and then took Lin Xiaoqing’s arm and headed towards the exit.

Lin Xiaoqing followed along in a daze.

Suddenly coming to her senses at the bike shed, she broke free from Zhao Yi’s hand and asked with a blushing face, "Why are you holding my arm?"

Zhao Yi was bewildered, "You? I thought you were a monkey. Why didn’t you say so earlier?" While speaking, he sniffed his palm, with an expression of disgust on his face, "You really smell bad."

Lin Xiaoqing took a deep breath, clenched her little fist and gritted her teeth, "You’re asking for trouble!"

Zhao Yi quickly hopped on his bike and fled.

"Wait for me!"

"Don’t run!"

"Bastard Zhao Yi, I’ll chase you all the way to your house!"

"..."